2017 BAM to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1079.1450 BIF

YEARLY LOW

889.4724 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

995.4992 BIF

2017 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1079.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 889.4724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 189.6726 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 912.9238 to the December average rate of 1064.7649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1079.1450 was up 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 972.6040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,395,725 BIF

2016 Average 4,572,864 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,447,362 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948,362.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1079.9490

897.7397

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BAM to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 940.5805, compared to 1050.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 109.8374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 940.5805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1050.4179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 47.2333 BIF (High: 989.1093 / Low: 941.8761). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.0392 BIF (High: 1079.1450 / Low: 1054.1058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±47.2333

December Spread (Stable) ±25.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.7243 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1064.7649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 902.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +162.4040 (+18.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 1064.7649

2016 Avg (December) 902.3609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	932.6859	889.4724	912.9238
February	940.1047	914.2929	921.8672
March	949.7690	909.8399	927.0927
April	948.4595	919.9625	929.1805
May	989.1093	941.8761	962.9228
June	1008.2411	982.9537	989.4964
July	1037.8834	991.6527	1016.5617
August	1065.0702	1039.0223	1049.9184
September	1077.0279	1041.5766	1063.6967
October	1068.5443	1042.7024	1053.9723
November	1069.1339	1039.7492	1053.5937
December	1079.1450	1054.1058	1064.7649